Chicken Stock

Barcode 00123464

Yes — Chicken Stock is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavor enhancer. Other ingredients like vegetables, chicken bones, salt, cornflour, and chicken fat are minimally processed and do not affect the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken stock (69%)

A liquid made by simmering chicken bones and meat with water to extract flavor; often used as a base for soups and sauces. In this form, the percentage indicates the proportion of chicken content.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

chicken bones

Bones from chicken, used to make stock, broth, or as a culinary ingredient for flavor and mineral content.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

swede

A root vegetable also known as rutabaga; a starchy, mildly sweet vegetable used in soups, stews, and roasts.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

Common questions about Chicken Stock

Is Chicken Stock ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Stock is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavor enhancer. Other ingredients like vegetables, chicken bones, salt, cornflour, and chicken fat are minimally processed and do not affect the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Chicken Stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Stock as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.